Creating Jewellery with Castable Resin 3D Printing

3Define
Jun 5
2 min read

Why Castable Resin 3D Printing Matters in the Jewellery Industry

Castable resin 3D printing has become a cornerstone in modern jewellery manufacturing. Unlike traditional hand-carved wax models, castable resin 3D printing offers unprecedented precision, speed, and design freedom. Intricate details—whether bold statement pieces or delicate filigree—can be produced accurately, minimizing human error. For each jewellery model, specific wax/resin formulations exist: high-detail resins for filigree, heat-resistant resins for bold or stone-set designs, and specialty wax blends that burn out cleanly during casting.

The Lost Wax Casting Process with 3D-Printed Models

Once a 3D-printed resin model is ready, it enters the lost wax casting workflow:

Investing: The resin model is mounted on a sprue and encased in a plaster-like investment material.
Burnout: The investment heats in a kiln, melting and burning away the resin, leaving a hollow mould.
Casting: Molten metal (gold, silver, platinum) is poured into the cavity.
Finishing: After cooling, the investment is removed, and the raw casting is cleaned, polished, and stones are set.

This process ensures exceptional accuracy and surface detail, making it efficient for complex or custom designs.

A. Kimonas Jewellery Workshop: 45 Years of Expertise

At A. Kimonas Jewellery Workshop, we combine tradition with technology. For over 45 years, our family business has mastered the full jewellery cycle:

Design: Using software like Rhino, Matrix, 3Design, ZBrush, we craft custom CAD models.
3D Printing: Employing castable resins best suited to each design—whether for stone-setting or intricate filigree.
Casting & Finishing: Our expert craftsmen execute flawless lost wax casting, final polishing, and stone setting.
Rendering & Promotion: We create photorealistic images and marketing materials using Blender, Cinema 4D, and more, empowering clients to showcase their collections effectively.

Tailored Resins for Every Jewellery Style

Stone-Setting Models: Use high-temperature, minimal-shrinkage resins to ensure prongs and settings hold gems securely.
Bold, Statement Pieces: Choose resins with greater burnout reliability to avoid imperfections in thicker sections.
Delicate Filigree Work: Opt for ultra-fine-detail resins that capture lace-like patterns without breakage during handling.

Final Touches: The Future of Jewellery Manufacturing

As castable resin 3D printing continues to evolve, it empowers designers to push boundaries—creating lightweight, durable, and artistically bold jewellery. Customers benefit from faster turnaround, lower costs on custom pieces, and consistent quality. Meanwhile, our workshop’s deep heritage ensures that each piece—digital or hand-finished—meets the highest craftsmanship standards.

Discover the leading jewellery workshop in Cyprus and explore our services: www.kimonasjewelleryworkshop.com